Get Involved
As a not-for-profit organization we rely on the help of donors and volunteers to continually offer our programs and services. The following is a list of ways you can support us in building a strong local organization here in Peterborough.
There are 3 ways to become involved!
Become a volunteer
Volunteers are the backbone of building a strong sustainable organization. Our volunteers provide tutoring for our assistive technology tutoring program and our learning to learn differently program. As well interested individuals can offer their support through Board membership or fundraising. Please contact us if you have some interest talent or time that you would like to share.
Placement opportunities are an invaluable opportunity and a reciprocal investment for both students and our organization. In the past we have accepted students from the following areas: teaching, social work, psychology and early childhood education programs.
Please check with Susan Ramey for upcoming opportunities.
s.ramey@ldaptbo.com
or at (705) 748-9455
Become a member
We encourage all individuals interested in learning disabilities to become a member of the Learning Disabilities Association of Peterborough and by doing so will automatically become a member of their local chapter.
Membership advantages include:
- access to free information on learning disabilities,
- free access to the provincial lending library,
- user name and password for access to our Virtual Service (members only web site),
- advance notification of LDAO conferences,
- use of local resources and support services.
Click the Get Membership form button to download the membership form.
Make a donation
The Learning Disability Association of Peterborough LDAP does not receive any core government funding or support. We rely primarily on the on-going generous support of individuals through donations, planned giving and fundraising activities to sustain much needed programs and services. As a charitable organization we issue tax receipts for all donations over $10.
There are several donation options in which donors can contribute to the organizations work.
Become a Supporter -
You can help the Learning Disabilities Association of Peterborough by making a donation in support of our local chapter. Your donation can be offered in support of our services or you can specify where your money is to be directed by participating in our "Adopt the Classroom" project. This can be done as a group or individually.
"Adoption" Levels:
KIDS FIRST Level - support the children directly.
A. "Adopt" a child & support their program activities for the Fall/Winter Session = $400.00
B. "Adopt" a child & support their program activities for the Summer Session = $175.00
TECHY Level – Support the tutoring lab.
- “Adopt” an assistive program for the computers = $500.00
- “Adopt a laptop computer for the computer lab = $1,850.00
READ ON – WRITE ON Level – Support the library.
- “Adopt” various books for the Resource Library = $250.00
- “Adopt” some Program Supplies = $250.00
Or you can help us bring back our very valuable Learning to Learn Differently Program by designating your donation to this program.
Leave a Legacy - as a charity, " in memoriam" donations and bequeaths in remembrance of a loved one are available.
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